Evolution of the consumption trend of proton pump inhibitors in the Lleida Health Region between 2002 and 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed pharmacological groups. Their high prevalence and duration of use are of important health concern due to the risk they can cause to patients. Despite these risks, their use remains particularly high, especially in the elderly population. We determined the trend in the prevalence of PPI consumption in the population of the Lleida Health Region between 2002 and 2015 to explore patterns of use and associated characteristics.

Methods

An analysis of secular trends between 2002 and 2015 was performed. The database included all individuals who used PPIs in the Lleida Health Region, which had 358.070 inhabitants in 2015. PPI use was evaluated using prescription dispensing data from the public health sys

SUBMITTER: Torres-Bondia F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9035259 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature